The design of Shin Gojira revealed

Still not the first Godzilla to not have ears though GorillaGodzilla. A lot of Godzilla's didn't have ears. Gmk, 2014, 2000, 67', 73-75', 64' just to name a few and what's also interesting is that Godzilla has gone from having 4 toes to 3, back to 4, and this one has a 5th toe. The actual first one to have a fifth toe.

With exciting anticipation, I'm hyping about this Godzilla. As Jamaal pointed out, it just feels right. Especially since this production team is putting the "fear" back into Godzilla. Something that hasn't been done since 84/85. That scary kaiju Godzilla, is making his phenomenal return for what is seemingly a solo film. The first in 30 plus years. And as you know, I'm all about a solo Godzilla. 

@Jamaal,

We're glad that you're here with us to discuss this movie. We are all living a dream.

I don't think "having no definable ears" means "no ears". There are more Godzillas without ears in the series than there are with them. I think a comparison could be made to one's earlob having been scorched away, but the ear hole itself remains--As gruesome of a comparison as that is...

Here is my take on the design from a different angle

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Godzilla 2014 had ears. Take a look at my profile picture, and this:

Well, of course. All Godzillas have "ears" if we're going to go that route, but like the majority, 2014's are external. They're not the external, mammilian lobes seen on the 50s, 80s, 90s and most of the 00s. Nothing easily noticable, similar to 2001's:

When I look at the Shin-Goji, I see Godzilla, the atomic monster. I also see a lot of hurt and tragedy that will result in massive destruction, requiring heroic action and sacrifice to save a nation.

That's what I see. Godzilla is a vicitm in this; he did not asked to be made into a monster.

It will be interesting to see how Anno and Higuchi present this metaphor and actual creature when he appears. My interest is in what motivates this transformed creature to appear and do what he does. I feel a well-written, thought provoking film is just over the horizon, with nods to the Series and what it has meant to its legion of fans over the decades.

I fervently want to experience the journey that Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi are going to take us on. Great films are like journeys: you travel with them and they become something you can 'roll around in.' I wonder what current issues will be addressed in Shin Gojira? That this would happen was hinted at in one of the director's statements earlier this year. In any event, I'm psyched. I'm loving every minute of this and I am grateful I have friends here to share it with.

Going to be a long year. I'm tentatively planning to take a trip to Japan to see this, so... we'll see.

I've starting looking into airfares to Tokyo.

^&^^ IF it's not much to ask, I want to tag along with either of you. Seriously, this is already looking like a film not to be missed.

But, let me say this:

Dear Toho:

If you are planning a screening of Shin Gojira at your Los Angeles office, I'm available to represent Godzilla fans here on the West Coast.

I'm retired after 25 years of service in the Federal Government, so my schedule is flexible.

Thank you for all that you do, and for producing this film.

Sincerely,

Jamaal Abdul-Rahim

Huge-Ben:

You're always welcome.

The flight to Tokyo is long, but I'm sure we could fill in the time (in between naps).

I can't help but feel like the titans in attack on titan live action were a dead hint as to how messed up this Godzilla would be. Each time I watch Attack on Titan live action part 1, haven't seen part 2 just yet, the more I fall in love with it. Outstanding tokusatsu film.

The hype is real now but, we haven't seen everything yet and that's what keeps us on board, waiting to see what comes next, how juicy the tokusatsu special effects will be, how memorable the score will be, what kind of emotions will be expressed besides fear, how dramatic the film will be from beginning to end. 

As Jamaal pointed out again, Godzilla really never asked to become a monster. It's because of our arrogance that the great dinosaur turned kaiju became a killer, a kaiju. He suffered and now we will have to pay for what we did to him. 

@Jamaal,

I appreciate that. Seriously, if you could get an extra ticket for the flight, I'd be more than thrilled to pay you back and to talk about everything Godzilla on the way to Tokyo, Japan. What a experience that would be and an honor to be there with you. 

Some hardcore OG G-Fans ^.

"Some hardcore OG G-fans." Yeah. What's your point? 

I guess we are hardcore 'OG.'

But, it's a great way to be. Also, I have a feeling (and hope) that Shin Gojira is going to be special, very special. It might be great to experience the atmosphere, electricity and anticipation of the opening of a new Godzilla film in Tokyo, especially if the buzz about the film is good.

Besides, Japan is fascinating, and Tokyo is one of the world's great cities.

barracudazilla.. for the teeth going way back into his jaw line... carpzilla... cuz of the fish eye... tumorzilla... obvious radioactive burn scarring... ehh... i like and don't like at the same time... he is scary looking.. no dout... and making him 388 plus feet tall.. well.. i'm good with that.. i need to see the rest of him.

There isn't a point Ben, lol, just stating some facts. And the fact is that, you and Jamaal, are some hardcore OG fans XD.

I mean I've been a fan since 94, when I was like seven. I don't know if that qualifies for OG fan yet, xD.

^Since 93 when I was 3 so, it counts.

@Jamaal,

You're absolutely right. This film not only feels special but, it just is. Two fans of tokusatsu upping their game and bringing Godzilla back to what he's been king of for a very long time. Tokusatsu.

And I'm sure that Tomoyuki Tanaka, Eiji Tsuburaya, Akira Ifukube, and Ishiro Honda are looking down from above and are smiling for what they are seeing what we can't. Shinji Higuchi made Gamera, Gyaos, legion, and definitely irys so stunning in design and visually stunning. To know his work, Godzilla is finally in what feels like the right hands.